NCET, Golden Capital Network and the Sierra Angels’ 7th Annual Silver & Gold Conference October 22-23 in Reno, NV
Nevada Lt. Governor Brian K. Krolicki and Desert Research Institute President Steve Wells have joined the growing list of speakers at this year’s Silver & Gold Conference. The conference will feature more than 40 venture capital and angel investors and a wide range of presenting companies from Nevada and Northern California.
New this year is the Best of the West Early Stage Expo, which brings together all critical components of the early-stage value chain — entrepreneurs, angel investors, business and technology executives, venture capitalists and a complete range of critical professional services providers – in a high-energy, high-impact networking setting during the opening reception. Exhibit space prices start at $500. For exhibitor or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dave Archer, Dave@NCET.org or (775) 315-7635.
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Start-up and early-stage growth companies that would like to be featured at the conference must submit up to a 3-page executive summary via e-mail to entrepreneur@goldencapital.net. Entrepreneurs may begin submitting executive summaries on July 20. A maximum of 30 companies will be selected as presenters, so entrepreneurs must act quickly to be considered for a presentation slot, as qualified entrepreneurs will be also selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pre-Conference Seminar: “Power of Angel Investing”
On October 22, NCET, GCN and the Sierra Angels are bringing the exclusive “Power of Angel Investing – Angel Investing – An Overview” seminar, a program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Angel Capital Education Foundation, back to Greater Reno Tahoe for the second consecutive year. Angel Investing – An Overview is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of angel investing for private investors, including those with limited or no previous angel investing experience.
Pre-Conference Entrepreneur Boot Camp
GCN is bringing its entrepreneur boot camp, “The Entrepreneurs’ Guide to Angling for Angels and Venture Capital” to the forum as a special half-day workshop on October 22. The boot camp, whose faculty will include success entrepreneurs, angel investors and, venture capitalist, is specifically focused on critical issues entrepreneurs who are in the process of – or will be in the future – will face when raising private equity capital to start or grow their ventures.
The 7th Annual Silver & Gold conference will also include a special investor-only dinner program on October 22, with details to be release soon.
Please visit http://www.goldencapital.net/Events/Reno_07.asp for more information.
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The 7th Annual Silver & Gold Conference is sponsored by:
Nevada Commission on Economic Development
NCET - Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology
Sierra Angels
Vegas Valley Angels
Northern Nevada Business Weekly
Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
